Georgia Nurse's Gift Saves Friend's Life Twice
A simple birthday lesson about self-exams became a lifesaving gift that helped Chequita Paulk catch breast cancer twice. Now she's passing that knowledge forward to her entire community.
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Georgia Hospital Brings Advanced Prostate Cancer Drug Home
An 86-year-old Georgia man is beating stage four prostate cancer with a breakthrough treatment now available just 12 minutes from his home. Piedmont Fayette Hospital's new offering means patients can access cutting-edge care without traveling to major cities.
Georgia Hospital First to Offer New Sarcoma Cell Therapy
Northside Hospital is now the only place in Georgia offering a groundbreaking cellular therapy for a rare cancer that often strikes people under 30. The FDA-approved treatment uses patients' own immune cells to fight synovial sarcoma when traditional chemotherapy stops working.
Georgia Hospital's First Cancer Survivor Celebration Honors Hope
Cancer survivors gathered at Piedmont Newton Hospital's first-ever celebration to honor their resilience and the community that helped them heal. Two survivors shared powerful stories about turning their cancer journeys into purpose.
Two Retirees Find Purpose at Hospital Gift Shop
Margie Crawford and Corky Bowers turned retirement into something more meaningful: volunteering at a hospital gift shop where they help families celebrate new life and comfort those facing loss. Their story shows how purpose, not paychecks, keeps retirees thriving.
Cancer Center Sends Survivors on Free Mountain Retreat
Northside Hospital's Cancer Institute treated dozens of cancer survivors to a fully-funded weekend retreat in the Georgia mountains. The program goes beyond medical treatment to help survivors rebuild their lives after cancer.
Georgia Hospital Now Offers Early Alzheimer's Treatment
SGMC Health in South Georgia becomes the first in the region to offer FDA-approved infusion therapy that slows early Alzheimer's progression. The treatment helps patients maintain independence longer by targeting the disease itself, not just symptoms.